Audio by Maj. Anna Fedotova | Air Force Space Command | 10.27.2018
Episode 6 features an interview with Abby Schroeder, the widow of Col Bill Schroder who was shot, defending the lives of others. Abby discusses her life after losing the love of her life. She continues to use strategies she has learned from the Air Force resiliency trainings, relying heavily and deliberately on the 4 pillars. The Blue Grit Podcast features conversations with current and......
Audio by Maj. Anna Fedotova | Air Force Space Command | 10.27.2018
Episode 5 is an interview with Orb Greenwald an Olympic level pentathlete, a swim coach for the USAF special forces selection course. This interview is just weeks after his wife Cordy passed away. Coach Greenwald talks about his failures, grief, being a warrior, and developing grit through setting goals and staying active. The Blue Grit Podcast features conversations with current and......
Audio by Maj. Anna Fedotova | Air Force Space Command | 10.27.2018
Episode 4 features Maj Alea Nadeem who was kidnapped as a child and held against her will in Iraq. She eventually was able to get back to the US. As an adult, she joined the USAF and has a unique perspective on freedom and resilience. The Blue Grit Podcast features conversations with current and former military leaders, mental health experts, elite athletes, veterans and other individuals......
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales | Defense Media Activity - Europe Africa | 10.27.2018
Trident Juncture is a multinational NATO exercise that enhances professional relationships and improves overall coordination with Allied and partner nations....
Audio by Maj. Anna Fedotova | Air Force Space Command | 10.27.2018
Episode 9 is an interview with Dr. Gary Percival, a SERE psychologist who has an extensive first-hand experience working with the survivors of captivity and isolation. He offers a comprehensive conceptualization of grit, draws a distinction between grit and hardiness, and offers concrete techniques of staying tough through difficult times. The Blue Grit Podcast features conversations with......
Audio by Senior Airman Sha Mar Smith | AFN Kunsan | 10.26.2018
AFN Kunsan radio news about breast cancer awareness month and Kunsan AB NDI (Non-Destructive Inspection) technicians.
Audio by Staff Sgt. Stacy Buckley | AFN Okinawa | 10.26.2018
Soldiers from the 10th Support Group endured four days of readiness and team building exercises designed to enhance mission readiness. The Master Instructor and Acting First Sergeant for 10th SG, Master Sergeant Ryan Sims says this training highlighted skills they may not perform on a daily basis....
Audio by Pfc. Katie Campbell and Cpl. Jason Kolela | AFN - Iwakuni | 10.26.2018
Spot to combat cooking inside barracks rooms.